Field trips are one of the most important activities of the Society and participation is the best way to increase one’s knowledge of local plants. Most of the trips are for general study and monitoring of the flora and ecology of an area. Other trips are led by individuals who specialize in certain groups of plants and their trips are planned accordingly. While most trips emphasize plant study, other aspects of natural history and cultural heritage are not neglected. Trip participants are always free to ask questions about anything of interest they see. The leader or other members of the group can often supply an answer.
The location may be any place of botanic interest which is usually within 50 miles of New York City. We are not a hiking club and walking distances are usually not great. Those who come on the field trips are urged to participate in the Society’s other activities as well. Trips generally go rain or shine; if in doubt, check the website or contact the leader. Some trips are reachable only by automobile. Those in need of rides and those who are offering rides should post and check for messages on Torrey Botanical Society’s Facebook and Twitter sites or contact the trip leader. Those who use public transportation are advised to check updated schedules in advance. Interested guests and non-members are always welcome on field trips.
Upcoming Field Trips
Wildflowers of Marine Park (Brooklyn)
Saturday, June 13 @ 9AM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildflowers-of-marine-park-tickets-1986956128267
Join Torrey Botanical Society and Marine Park Alliance for a wildflower walk in the park! We will look for wildflowers and insects in the largest city park in Brooklyn.
In the coastal dunes and meadows in the park, we will likely encounter blooming native species such as Asclepias syriacus (Common Milkweed), Linaria canadense (Blue Toadflax), Hudsonia tomentosa (Woolly Beachheather) and Krigia virginica (Dwarf Dandelion). A variety of nonnative plants will also be blooming, attracting insects which we will close examine.
This walk will last for 1.5 hours in a mostly open area, sun protection is highly recommended. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring plenty of water.
Trip Leader: Zihao Wang
Meeting Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center, 3301 Avenue U
Check back soon for more details on upcoming field trips, or become a member to receive updates via email!
Field trip leaders are asked to complete and submit a field trip reporting form which includes vegetation lists and notes on any new or unusual plants or vegetation types to the Field Chair, Zihao Wang. These trip reports, when submitted, will be made available as a year end field trip summary publication.
Please click on the link to access the field trip reporting form:
TBS Field Trip Instructions
Past Field Season Reviews: TBS 2016 Field Review & TBS 2017 Field Review